Community gets first look at proposed new Albion station hub

• Albion train station will be rebuilt and upgraded to support future interchange demand in Brisbane’s inner north.
• The Queensland Government has developed the preliminary design for the New Albion Station Project, featuring improved accessibility with four new raised, straighter and wider platforms to accommodate increased passenger movements.
• The project opens the door for the planned ‘Albion Exchange’ transit-oriented development, delivering housing, retail and commercial development in Albion focused around an integrated and accessible new rail-to-rail interchange station.
• The Department of Transport and Main Roads will conduct a series of information sessions throughout September where community members will have the opportunity to find out more about the New Albion Station Project, provide feedback and register to receive the latest project news.

The Miles Government will deliver a new Albion interchange, and alongside this project is a significant Transit Orientated Development, the 'Albion Exchange' being delivered by Geon Property.

The Albion precinct is set for a significant urban renewal with the new interchange and transit-oriented development, delivering up to 1200 new residences.

The precinct will also feature commercial, retail, lifestyle, and entertainment spaces as part of the new Albion station, and the new exchange development.

The concept designs for the New Albion interchange have today been unveiled, providing another exciting glimpse into South East Queensland’s future train network.

The Albion interchange will create a single rail transfer point for passengers travelling to and from the Northern suburbs following the start of trains running through the Cross River Rail tunnels.

Albion station was identified as the preferred location for a new interchange station in Brisbane’s inner north to support the future network.

Cross River Rail will change the way train services operate and how customers travel. Providing a second Brisbane River crossing will create increased capacity for train services across the SEQ network.

This introduces the need for a key interchange station in Brisbane’s inner north to provide a single and efficient point of transfer for passengers between services.

The new interchange will provide a modern station including lifts, stairs, a ticket office, accessible toilets, wayfinding and signage, lighting and CCTV, delivering a safer and more comfortable experience for passengers.

The station facilities will also link both sides of the rail corridor, enabling easy access to and from the surrounding Albion precinct.

The station will be connected by a main entry located on an elevated southern concourse (over the tracks near Albion Road) and a northern overbridge.

Information about the preliminary design is now available on the TMR website including the opportunity to provide feedback.

The public will have the opportunity to attend a series of information sessions from September 4-16. Community members will have the opportunity to find out more about the New Albion Station Project.

This will help inform further project design development, market engagement and a procurement process for the rebuild of the station, which will be undertaken later this year.

Community members and public transport customers can view information on the preliminary reference design by attending community information sessions, visiting the online survey, emailing albionstation@translink.com.au or by calling 1800 300 710.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Transport and Main Roads Bart Mellish:

“Our Big Transport Build is in full swing, and our rail revolution is key to that.”

“With an expected increase in rail-to-rail interchanges for this section of the network once Cross River Rail comes online, a new inner northern interchange is vital to ensuring better connectivity for passengers.

“Albion station has been identified as the best location for this interchange due to its proximity to the city as well as the land available for use around the precinct.

“The New Albion Station Project is an integration with the Albion TOD project, which will unlock future housing, retail and commercial opportunities.

“This station upgrade itself will improve accessibility at the station, provide better connections across the rail corridor for the community, improve pedestrian experience and provide new bicycle storage facilities.

“The New Albion Station is another project that is going to make it easier to travel around our region as we deliver a world-class train network.”

Quotes attributable to GEON Executive Director and CEO, Ben Griffin:

“GEON is delighted with the announcement of the new Albion station upgrade. This will be the key piece of infrastructure for the creation of a genuine Transit Oriented Development, providing for up to 1200 new residences, commercial, retail, lifestyle, and entertainment uses.

“It will advance the suburb’s renewal by providing a high level of convenience for residents and workers in the community.”

Key project features of the New Albion Station include:

• Four straighter, wider and raised platforms, with shade cover;
• An elevated concourse at the southern end of the platforms, providing opportunities for a high-quality public domain and accessibility across the rail corridor;
• A new station building with customer facilities including lifts, stairs, ticket office, accessible toilets, wayfinding and signage, lighting and CCTV;
• A new pedestrian overbridge at the northern end of the platforms and cross corridor connection to Hudson Road and Mawarra Street;
• Reconfiguration of the rail corridor, infrastructure and systems;
• A kiss ‘n’ ride; and
• Bicycle storage facilities.

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